US lawmakers have renewed efforts to codify a US strategic Bitcoin reserve with a new bipartisan bill on Thursday that seeks to acquire around 1 million Bitcoin over five years. The American Reserve Modernization …
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Trump’s DOJ drops probe that stood in way of president’s pick to run Federal Reserve
by adminby adminPresident Donald Trump’s command of U.S. financial and economic policy may have taken a step closer now that his Department of Justice has backed down from an investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, …
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Reserve assets face new test as sanctions risk pushes Bitcoin into policy debate
by adminby adminA recent paper by the Bitcoin Policy Institute on Taiwan opens with a familiar argument that the country’s reserves are overconcentrated in dollars. Gold underperforms its potential, and Bitcoin could complement both. Readers who …
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Bitcoin gains, oil pulls back from 25% spike as G7 discusses emergency reserve release
by adminby adminOil’s war rally just hit its first real obstacle. Tokenized crude futures on Hyperliquid’s CL-USDC contract fell sharply from a high of $118 to $102.83 on Monday after the Financial Times reported that G7 …
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Vancouver Moves to Close Bitcoin Reserve Proposal After Legal Review
by adminby adminIn brief City staff have concluded the Vancouver Charter does not allow Bitcoin in city reserves. The motion followed a late 2024 decree by Mayor Ken Sim to study crypto use. Municipal finance rules …
When asked about the U.S. government’s approach to Bitcoin and recent BTC seizures, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent re-affirmed that the administration will halt all sales of seized BTC and instead add it to …
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has claimed Bitcoin provides healthy competition for the US dollar, which in turn pressures policymakers to maintain fiscal discipline and helps preserve the US dollar’s dominance. “[Bitcoin] provides a check …
Bitcoin Retreats Under $70K as IEA Weighs Historic Oil Reserve Release
In brief Bitcoin is trading near $69,240 following an IEA proposal to release over 182 million barrels of oil to rein in prices. Surging oil prices elevate inflation concerns, potentially leading to higher interest …
Kansas has become the latest U.S. state to explore a formal role for Bitcoin and digital assets in public finance, with lawmakers introducing legislation that would create a state-managed Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve …
American fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake has announced the formation of a new Bitcoin treasury, built with the Bitcoin made from its restaurants’ sales. “All payments received in Bitcoin will be placed in our …